Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Thurston

Thurston is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom, home to about 2,952 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 22 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 17 parks. The must-see places are Natterer's Wood (6 km), Bury St Edmunds Abbey (8 km) and St Mary, Woolpit (8 km).

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Thurston, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Thurston, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thurston at a glance

Location
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,952
Coordinates
52.2524° N, 0.8075° E
Places within 50 km
75 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Thurston

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thurston: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Thurston

84 churches within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is St Mary, Woolpit (8 km). Best time: year-round.

  • St Mary, Woolpit · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~8 km · Must-see
  • St Clare · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~9 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Saint Mary's Church · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~14 km · Must-see
  • St Andrew · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~15 km · Must-see
  • St Peter and St Paul, Alpheton · church · Cambridgeshire and Peterborough · ~19 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Thurston

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is Bury St Edmunds Abbey (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Thurston

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is Natterer's Wood (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Thurston

51 parks within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is Fen Alder Carr (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Thurston

15 museums within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is Dad's Army Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Thurston

15 treks within 100 km of Thurston. The closest is The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Thurston

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thurston
  2. 8 km St Mary, Woolpit · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  3. 10 km St Clare · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  4. 10 km Bury St Edmunds Abbey · heritage site, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  5. 1 km Natterer's Wood · nature spot, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  6. 14 km St Andrew · church, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  7. 11 km Back to Thurston

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From travellers near Thurston

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How to reach Thurston

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Thurston by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2284St Mary, Woolpit (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1966Bury St Edmunds Abbey (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1052Natterer's Wood (6 km)
    Parks1751Fen Alder Carr (24 km)
    Museums515Dad's Army Museum (23 km)
    Treks115The Great Eastern Pingo Trail (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Great Wood Hill (20 km)
    Beaches & coast04Mersea Island (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Malthouse Broad (83 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Cambridge Central Mosque (56 km)
    Temples01Cressing Temple Barns (60 km)
    Caves01Royston Cave (76 km)

    Thurston: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Thurston?

    Natterer's Wood (nature spot, about 6 km), Bury St Edmunds Abbey (heritage site, about 8 km), St Mary, Woolpit (church, about 8 km), St Clare (church, about 9 km), St Andrew (church, about 11 km), Haughley Castle (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thurston?

    75 places on Spotwander: 22 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 parks, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Thurston?

    St Mary, Woolpit, about 8 km by road; St Clare (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Thurston?

    Bury St Edmunds Abbey, about 8 km by road; Haughley Castle (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Thurston?

    Natterer's Wood, about 6 km by road; Knettishall Heath (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Thurston?

    Start in Thurston, visit St Mary, Woolpit, then St Clare, then Bury St Edmunds Abbey, then Natterer's Wood, then St Andrew, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Thurston?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Thurston

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thurston’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thurston on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.